Arsenal chief set to hold crunch talks as Manchester City Carabao Cup final nears

Arteta's contract situation represents another pressing matter for Kroenke to address during his London visit
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Josh Kroenke has arrived in the capital ahead of Arsenal's League Cup Final clash with Manchester City this Sunday.
The American executive's visit extends beyond simply watching the Wembley showpiece, with meetings anticipated alongside manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta.
Discussions are expected to centre on the club's summer transfer window strategy during his stay in England.
The Gunners are seeking their first League Cup triumph since 1993, and Kroenke will be present at the stadium for the occasion.
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His father Stan, Arsenal's majority owner who is 78 years old, may also travel to attend the final.
The club have reportedly pinpointed full-back, central midfield, and the left flank as three positions requiring reinforcement.
Three Newcastle United players could address those needs, with Tino Livramento, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon all recently linked with potential switches to the Emirates Stadium.
Julian Alvarez represents another option attracting interest from north London amid questions over his long-term future at Atletico Madrid.

Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta will attend crunch talks
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The Atletico Madrid forward brings valuable Premier League knowledge from his previous spell at Manchester City, making him a familiar quantity for Arsenal's recruitment team.
All four players have been connected with moves to the Gunners in recent weeks as the club maps out its summer business.
Beyond the Newcastle contingent and Alvarez, Arsenal's shortlist features additional names, according to The Sun.
Red Bull Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba and Inter Milan's young striker Pio Esposito are both understood to be under consideration.
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Josh Kroenke has arrived in the capital ahead of Arsenal's League Cup Final clash with Manchester City this Sunday.
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The club invested approximately £250million in new signings last summer but recognises the need to generate funds through departures.
Several first-team players could be made available to boost the transfer budget.
Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White, Gabriel Jesus and even captain Martin Odegaard are among those viewed as potentially commanding significant fees should the club decide to cash in.
Arteta's contract situation represents another pressing matter for Kroenke to address during his London visit.

Several first-team players could be made available to boost the transfer budget
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The Spaniard's current agreement runs until the conclusion of next season, creating urgency around negotiations.
His existing terms are believed to be worth £15m annually, including bonuses.
Should Arsenal secure silverware across multiple competitions this campaign, the manager would likely command one of football's most lucrative contracts in any renewal discussions.
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